Patents by Inventor Ayub K. Ommaya

Ayub K. Ommaya has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5385582
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a spinal fluid driven artificial organ device and methods for its use. The device 10 has a tripartite chamber with three sections. A micropore filter B separates chamber section 1 from chamber section 2 and a micropore filter C separates chamber section 2 from chamber section 3. CSF enters chamber section 1 via an inlet tube T1 and an one way value V1. Micropore filter B allows entry of CSF into chamber section 2 but does not allow exit of any cells from chamber section 2 into chamber section 1. Micropore filter C allows free passage of CSF from chamber section 2 into chamber section 3 and prevents any cells in chamber section 2 from entering chamber section 3. The CSF flow exits chamber section 3 via an one way valve V2 and all outlet tube T2. The outlet tube T2 delivers the CSF to the desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Inventor: Ayub K. Ommaya
  • Patent number: 5222982
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a spinal fluid driven artificial organ device and methods for its use. The device has a tripartite chamber with three sections. A micropore filter ("B") separates chamber section 1 from chamber section 2 and a micropore filter ("C") separates chamber section 2 from chamber section 3. CSF enters chamber section 1 via an inlet tube (T.i.) and an one way value (V1). Micropore filter "B" allows entry of CSF into chamber section 2 but does not allow exit of any cells from chamber section 2 into chamber section 1. Micropore filter "C" allows free passage of CSF from chamber section 2 into chamber section 3 and prevents any cells in chamber section 2 from entering chamber section 3. The CSF flow exits chamber section 3 via an one way valve (V2) and an outlet tube (T.o.). The outlet tube (T.o.) delivers the CSF to the desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventor: Ayub K. Ommaya